Welcome to the 2007-08 School Year! Dear Families, Welcome to the 2007- 08 school year! I am pleased to be the new principal at Groveland Park Elementary. I have enjoyed meeting many of Groveland's 411 students and their families. Each school year brings changes. We have been happy to welcome many new students and staff to Groveland this year. Students have had a chance to renew friendships and get to know new classmates. They have also met new staff members: Suzanne Crandall - VISTA Volunteer Marta Hanson - 5th Gr. Teacher Michelle Hyatt - Enrichment Specialist (half time) Brenda Leach - Special Education Teacher Shannon McParland - Curriculum Coach (half time) Randy Peterson - Band Teacher (part time) Lori Seastrand - 1st Gr. Teacher Kim Smith - Speech Teacher (part time) Jennifer Sparks - 4th Gr. Teacher Timira Mohamed - Somali Interpreter/Liaison (PM only) Ku Yang - Hmong Interpreter/Liaison Please introduce yourself to me when you are at Groveland.  If you would like to talk with me, you may call the office at 293-8760, e-mail: rebecca.pedersen@spps.org, or stop by when you are in the building. I am looking forward to meeting you! Sincerely, Becky Pedersen Principal - Groveland